ASCP 2011 Spring Conference Provides a Telepharmacy "Education Session"

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists' Spring Conference & Exhibition is running from May 17th through 19th, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Among their education sessions is an entire lecture about remote pharmacy called "Telepharmacy - A Future Alternative," held from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM on Tuesday, May 17:

This session describes the operation of a telepharmacy medication dispensing system that provides medication dispensing services among a network of six community health clinics. After attending this session, participants will have a clear picture of how telepharmacy technology can be applied to dispensing of medications and may be able to apply some of the knowledge and practice experiences learned in this session into their dispensing practices. At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the operational components of a telepharmacy system; 2. Identify the regulations and protocols that enable a telepharmacy to operate; 3. Describe the advantages and challenges of using a telepharmacy for dispensing services in an ambulatory/community setting; 4. Review potential telepharmacy error sources and suggest methods to reduce dispensing errors; 5. Discuss telepharmacy service patient satisfaction and service outcomes. Universal Activity Number: 0203-0000-11-009-L04-P; 1.25 contact hours